Civil Code Art. 772: Revocation and Reduction

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 772
Topic: Revocation and Reduction of Donations
Book: BOOK III DIFFERENT MODES OF ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP Preliminary Provision
Title: TITLE III DONATION
Chapter: CHAPTER 4 Revocation and Reduction of Donations
Formerly: Art. 655a of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

Only those who at the time of the donor's death have a right to the legitime and their heirs and successors in interest may ask for the reduction or inofficious donations. Those referred to in the preceding paragraph cannot renounce their right during the lifetime of the donor, either by express declaration, or by consenting to the donation. The donees, devisees and legatees, who are not entitled to the legitime and the creditors of the deceased can neither ask for the reduction nor avail themselves thereof. (655a)

Civil Code, Art. 772 is found in CHAPTER 4 Revocation and Reduction of Donations of TITLE III DONATION of BOOK III DIFFERENT MODES OF ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP Preliminary Provision of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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